For expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy who have not previously taken childbirth classes. This class is a condensed version of the Birth and Parenting class. Topics include: challenges, joys and concerns of pregnancy, labor process, birth options, cesarean birth, medical care and decision making, breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques, care of a newborn, adjustment to your new role as parents, tour of the maternity unit.
For expectant parents in the last three months of pregnancy who have not previously taken childbirth classes. This class is structured to provide opportunities to get to know other expectant parents. Topics include:
Challenges, joys and concerns of Pregnancy, Labor process, birth options, cesarean birth, Medical care and decision making , breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques, care of a newborn, adjustment to your new role as a parent, and a tour of the materinity unit.
For expectant mothers and their partners in the last two months of pregnancy. This program prepares you for breastfeeding before the baby is born. WE STRONGLY ENCOURAGE YOU TO BRING YOU PARTNER, FAMILY MEMBER OR OTHER PERSON.
Topics include: breastfeeding:getting started, separating facts from myths about breastfeeding, supplies, problems: how to prevent them and solutions if they occur, introduction to breastfeeding and working, techniques for supporting the breastfeeding woman.
This class is intended for expectant parents, grandparents or other infant care providers in the weeks prior to the birth of the baby. Topics will include:
* Basics of child passenger safety
* What is the best type of child safety seat for your child
* How to properly secure the seat and fit your child into the seat
* Minnesota law as it relates to child passenger safety
Class participants will be given an opportunity to sign up for an optional individualized car seat fitting with the instructor. This will be arranged directly with the instructor. There will be an extra cost, payable directly to the instructor.
For parents before or after the baby is born. Grandparents, day-care providers, babysitters and others who assist with infant care will also find this class helpful. Topics include: rescue breathing, clearing an obstructed airway/choking, and CPR for infants and children. FEE IS PER PERSON
For mothers and their babies in the first four months after birth. Groups plan the agenda at each session. Sample topics include:
Coping with change
Expectations as your baby grows
Surviving colic
Dealing with feelings of isolation
Topics include: review of labor and birth process, review of breathing, relaxation and labor support techniques, update of the hospital, medical procedures and birth options, adding a child to the family, tour of the maternity unit.
